Black Friday Shopping Tips

It takes quick decision-making to get the best deals on Black Friday. Here, advice from experts at the Good Housekeeping Research Institute (GHRI) on exactly what to look for so you can get in and out of the store — plus a few of our favorite picks. For more great product recommendations, be sure to check out our top Black Friday sale picks

Cookware & Skillets

Consider what type of range you have. If yours is gas, opt for solid aluminum cookware clad in stainless steel or coated with porcelain enamel or a non-stick finish. Cookware with a flat aluminum disk on the bottom is better for electric. And more and more pots and pans are designed for use on induction ranges.

If you often put your cookware in the oven (say, to make a pot roast or frittata), be sure to check to what temperatures the pieces can be used in the oven, especially if the handles aren't metal.

Consider design before you pick out a pan. Love an omelet in the morning? Look for a model with sloped sides. If you spend a lot of time pan-frying, a wide, shallow skillet is best, but deep pans are ideal for one-dish dinners.

If you're buying a set, look for one that comes with larger pots and pans like 10- and 12-inch skillets, a 4- or 6-quart Dutch oven, and an 8-quart stockpot.

Don't want to spend your evenings scrubbing? Stainless steel cookware looks beautiful when it sparkles, but cookware with a nonstick finish inside and out will make cleanup a snap.

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